Tangy & Spicy Pineapple Chutney Recipe | Quick & Easy Homemade Pineapple Chutney

This Tangy & Spicy Chunky Pineapple Chutney Recipe is a delicious mix of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Made with pineapple, lemon, jaggery, and spices, it pairs perfectly with Indian meals. Ready in just 30 minutes! This recipe will be a flavorful hit with anyone who loves bold, tropical tastes!

Archana Doshi
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This Tangy & Spicy Chunky Pineapple Chutney is a perfect combination of sweetness from ripe pineapples, the tang of lemon, and the heat from spices like red chili and ginger. A delightful accompaniment to Indian meals, this chutney pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, including parathas, rotis, and rice.

The chunky texture gives it a satisfying bite, and its tropical flavors make it an exciting addition to both traditional and fusion cuisine. Whether you're hosting a party or looking to elevate a simple meal, this pineapple chutney will add a burst of flavor to your table.

With natural ingredients and a rich balance of flavors, this pineapple chutney is packed with vitamins, making it not only delicious but also nutritious. You can prepare this chutney in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it a convenient option for busy days.

Serve Tangy & Spicy Chunky Pineapple Chutney Recipe as a side along with a Sri Lankan meal of Veechu Parotta Or Ceylon Parotta Recipe and Sri Lankan Style Fried Egg Curry Recipe, and finish the meal with a dessert of Paruppu Payasam Recipe 

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Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep in

10 M

Cooks in

15 M

Total in

25 M

Makes:

1.5` cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pineapple , finely chopped 
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
  • 1 inch Ginger , finely grated
  • 2 Green Chillies , finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 Lemon , juice extracted
  • Salt , to taste

How to make Tangy & Spicy Pineapple Chutney Recipe | Quick & Easy Homemade Pineapple Chutney

  1. To begin baking the Tangy & Spicy Chunky Pineapple Chutney Recipe, start by peeling and finely chopping ripe pineapple and keep them aside. Prep all the remaining ingredients and keep aside.

  2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add mustard cumin seeds, ginger, green chillies and cinnamon stick. Allow them to splutter and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. Add the pineapple chunks to the pan and stir well. Sprinkle salt and cover the pan. Allow the pineapple to cook for 5 to10 minutes on medium heat allowing the pineapple to completely soften and cooked. If required sprinkle a few tablespoons of water.

  4. Once the pineapple is cooked, add the turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and sugar. Stir to coat the pineapple in the spices. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the pineapple chutney simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the pineapple to absorb the flavors and the chutney to thicken. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, chili or sugar as desired.

  7. Once the Pineapple chutney reaches a thick, jam-like consistency, turn off the heat.

  8. Serve the Tangy & Spicy Chunky Pineapple Chutney with parathas, dosas, or as a side to any Indian meal.

  9. Serve Tangy & Spicy Chunky Pineapple Chutney Recipe as a side along with a Sri Lankan meal of Veechu Parotta Or Ceylon Parotta Recipe and Sri Lankan Style Fried Egg Curry Recipe, and finish the meal with a dessert of Paruppu Payasam Recipe